Dates
3.12.2025 and two days in January 2026
3.12.2025 and two days in January 2026
Duration
3 Days
3 Days
Language
English
English
Venue
KiezLab, Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, Etage 2, 10243 Berlin
KiezLab, Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, Etage 2, 10243 Berlin
Certificate
Certificate of Participation
Certificate of Participation
Format
On-site
On-site
Lecturers
Dr. Katharina Lemke
Dr. André Lampe
Dr. Anne Schreiter
N.N.
PRICE
1.294 €*
*Participants from the Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network get a 100%-discount.
1.294 €*
*Participants from the Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network get a 100%-discount.
MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION
The course is addressed to academics who came to Germany as adults and who have gained their academic background in whole or in part in a foreign country. The three-day seminar is designed to help participants understand the German science system and to offer practical knowledge which is essential for actively shaping a career as an academic, but not necessarily in the role of a researcher in a university. The course content covers general and legal aspects of the German science system, as well as the role and management of third-party funding. Another focus is on communicating about science and the role of science events. Participants will gain access to useful resources and benefit from the opportunity to network.
Learning Outcomes
On finishing the course, participants- Have a good understanding of the different kinds of science institutions in Germany and understand their function in the system.
- Know the basic laws within which German universities operate as well as some urgent challenges facing German universities.
- Understand the essentials of the third-party funding system in Germany, with a focus on the DFG (German Research Foundation).
- Understand the critical aspects of the management of third-party-funded projects.
- Have an overview of possible career paths for scientists in Germany.
- Master the essentials of science communication and know the important aspects of the organisation of science events.
Course Content
- Overview of the landscape of German science institutions, comparison with countries that participants have experience with (Day 1)
- Legal aspects and current challenges relevant to German universities (Day 1)
- Overview of third-party research funding in Germany (focus: DFG) and EU-funding (Day 2)
- Essentials of management of third-party-funded projects (Day 2)
- Career paths for scientists in Germany (sectors, roles) (Day 2)
- Essentials of communicating as a scientist (Day 3)
- Useful resources for learning about the German job market for scientists/academics (Day 3)
Target Group
Each year, universities in Berlin and Brandenburg provide a safe haven for researchers who, due to war, persecution, or other threats, are unable to pursue their work freely. While hosting Scholars at Risk ensures immediate protection, establishing long-term career perspectives within the German academic landscape often remains challenging.
The Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network, supported by Bard College, offers various professional development opportunities to help these scholars navigate the German research system and secure sustainable career paths. This three-day “Science Management” seminar, offered by the TU Berlin Academy, targets scholars with a doctoral degree or those in the final stages of their PhD, from all academic disciplines. It equips participants with practical skills for managing research projects, navigating institutional structures, and advancing their professional integration into academia. * All participants of the Scholars at Risk Berlin-Brandenburg network have access to a reduced course fee, as a result of the support of the German Governement. Please contact us to book the reduced course price with a discount code. All other participants pay the full amount.
Prerequisites
English level of at least B1Dates
| Day 1: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 – The German Science Landscape Course Conductor: Dr. Katharina Lemke, Deutscher Hochschulverband |
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| 10:00 – 11:30 | The German Science Institutions • Types of Universities (Uni, HAW, private, state-funded, alliances) • Research Institutions (MPG, FHG, Helmholtz, Leibniz, Ressortforschung) • Alliances (BUA) • DFG, DAAD • Foundations • Others (Wissenschaftsrat, HRK, etc.) Topics: Organisation, Mission, Financial Structure |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Break |
| 11:45 – 13:15 | Comparison with International Science Institutions (interactive session) • Participants compare with their own countries • Input from Lecturer – Universities in the DACH region (CH, A) |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15 – 15:45 | Legal Aspects Relevant to German Universities • Governance • Federal laws • Overview of laws relevant to universities • Differences between Berlin and Brandenburg |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Topical Issues • Current challenges • Strategy of Excellence • Transfer • Digitalisation |
| Day 2: January 2026 – Third-Party Funding (Morning) Course Conductor: N.N., Berliner Büro der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft |
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| 09:00 – 11:00 | Overview on Research Funding in Germany and the EU-Funding Programmes • Germany (focus DFG – role, programmes) • EU funding programmes |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 13:15 | Management of Third-Party Funded Projects (Example DFG) • Success Factors (Partners, Impact, Sustainability, Work Packages, Milestones) • Project Planning & Initialisation, Stakeholder Management, Team Roles |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch Break |
| Day 2: January 2026 – Career Paths for Scientists in Germany (Afternoon) Course Conductor: Dr. Anne Schreiter, GSO (Guidance, Skills & Opportunities) |
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| 14:15 – 16:15 | Career Paths for Scientists in Germany • Specificsof the German academic career track • Jobprofiles in non-academic sectors (public, private, non-profit) • LeveragingLinkedIn |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Break |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Basics of Application • Specificsof the German academic career track • Jobprofiles in non-academic sectors (public, private, non-profit) |
| Day 3: Science Communication and Events - Skills for Career Development and
for the Work Place Course Conductor: Dr. André Lampe, Charité zu Berlin |
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| 09:00 – 10:30 | Science Communication Basics • Science Communication in Germany (Guidelines, BMFTR Position Paper) • Target Groups and Communication Goals • Communication Concept for Scientific Projects |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Formats and Events • Types of Formats • Evaluation and Impact • Integrating Formats into a Concept |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch Break |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Communicating Together: Understanding how to work within a German Institution • Working with Research Institutions • Working with Media & Media-Training – How to represent your employer • Concepts for Social Media and Pitfalls |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Resources and Feedback • German Resources • WiD (Wissenschaft im Dialog), Impact Unit • Closing Remarks and Feedback |
Kooperation
This course is supported by the Bard College Berlin - A Liberal Arts University.Course Conductors
Dr. Katharina Lemke
Leiterin der Abteilung Recht und Beratung ǀ Deutscher Hochschulverband
Dr. André Lampe
Physiker und Wissenschaftskommunikator ǀ Charité zu Berlin
Dr. Anne Schreiter
Geschäftsführerin ǀ Guidance, Skills Opportunities
N.N.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Leiterin der Abteilung Recht und Beratung ǀ Deutscher Hochschulverband
Dr. André Lampe
Physiker und Wissenschaftskommunikator ǀ Charité zu Berlin
Dr. Anne Schreiter
Geschäftsführerin ǀ Guidance, Skills Opportunities
N.N.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
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